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Greenhouse slug

Milax gagates

Data Deficient

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Sri Lanka), Europe (12 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Milax gagates (Greenhouse slug)

Names in Other Languages

German Dunkle Kielnacktschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greenhouse slug?

The scientific name of Greenhouse slug is Milax gagates. It belongs to the genus Milax.

What is the conservation status of Greenhouse slug?

Greenhouse slug (Milax gagates) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greenhouse slug live?

Greenhouse slug is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Sri Lanka), Europe (12 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands.

What family does Greenhouse slug belong to?

Greenhouse slug (Milax gagates) belongs to the genus Milax, which is part of the taxonomic family Milacidae.

What kingdom does Greenhouse slug belong to?

Greenhouse slug (Milax gagates) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Greenhouse slug?

The closest relatives of Greenhouse slug in the genus Milax include black slug.